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Formech 508FS Vacuum Former from Germany

The Formech 508FS is a compact vacuum-molding machine designed for forming thin plastic sheets into custom shapes using vacuum pressure and heat. It falls under HTS 8477.40.01.00 as a vacuum-molding thermoforming machine specifically for processing plastic sheets into products like packaging trays and prototypes. Ideal for small-scale production in signage, packaging, and medical device fabrication.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Verify machine specifications match thermoforming definition; provide technical datasheets showing vacuum and heat-platen functions to CBP

Include end-use certification if for semiconductor wafer trays to avoid reclassification; ensure HS annotation compliance